See what it costs
Costs
Learn more about upfront payments and running costs. We have a wide range of electric cars and we’re working to make them more affordable for you.
You can choose from
Every electric car will cost you all of your allowance, but you can choose how much extra money you want to put towards it. You'll need to pay for the electricity you use and any Advance Payment.
All of your allowance
There are many electric cars on the Scheme that do not need an Advance Payment. You’ll just pay all of your mobility allowance. This is known as a 'variable' lease. We'll always receive your total mobility allowance, even if it goes up in the future.
All of your allowance and an Advance Payment
This is your total mobility allowance, even if it goes up, plus a one-off Advance Payment.You’ll need to pay an Advance Payment for most electric cars. This is the difference between your allowance payments and the cost over three years. This is a 'variable' lease too.
Our latest prices are out now, offering great value for money on brand-new electric cars with our full lease package. Remember, for your first EV we'll also include a way for you to charge it. Learn more
We’ll arrange and cover the cost of a home chargepoint and a standard installation, or you can access over 9,000 public bp pulse or other chargepoints
Conditions apply. You’ll need to pay extra if it’s a non-standard installation.
Things to consider
Advance Payments
How topping up your allowance with your own money can help:
- Choose from a wider choice of electric cars
- Part exchange your old, non-Scheme car against your Advance Payment to help pay for it
Price freeze
We update our prices every three months to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
Our 'price freeze' means the price at the time you apply is locked, even if it changes before you get your vehicle.
Extras and getting adaptations
You can choose optional extras, like heated seats and privacy glass. You’ll need to pay extra for these. You will not get the money back when you return your vehicle and you're not able to buy the vehicle at the end of your lease.
We recommend you get your adaptations at start of your lease, if you need them. If you decide you need them later, we can still add them after your lease has started, but you’ll need to pay for them separately.
If you drive an electric car and choose to pay your own road tax, you’ll need to start paying tax for this vehicle from 2025. If you use your disability exemption on your Scheme electric car, we’ll arrange this for you, as normal. You will not need do or pay anything.
What you’ll get in our worry‑free package
A brand-new vehicle
It’ll arrive new and adapted, if you need it.
Insurance cover
We’ll arrange this for you. You can add up to three drivers and can change these at any time.
Breakdown cover
We’ll give you RAC cover, so you can travel with peace of mind.
Servicing and MOT
We’ll cover your regular services and routine repairs, to keep your vehicle running perfectly.
Support with your electric car
We’ll arrange and cover the cost of a home chargepoint and a standard installation, or give you access to the bp pulse network of public chargepoints. This depends on a few things.
